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HOME PROVERBS envy Better be envied than pitied. it means that :it's preferable to be in a position that others admire or desire (even if it can be a source of jealousy or resentment), than to be in a situation where others feel sorry for you. This expression communicates the idea that success, accomplishment, or wealth is preferable to a state of hardship or misfortune that might evoke pity. |
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